Semipalmated Plover on the Gulf coast – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/640, ISO 160, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light
I like the ribbons of different shades of blue in this image and even though the Semipalmated Plover is small in the frame it stands out well from its habitat.
This is an adult Semipalmated Plover who was about to go into non-breeding plumage, photographed while laying flat on the very wet sand along the Gulf of Mexico in Florida.
Life is good.
Mia
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The bird does stand out nicely against the blue background! I like the layers too.
Thank you Julie, those layers of blue sure were lovely.
I like all these subtle layers of blue and little character.
Thanks Maria!
Great comp Mia. Very well done!
Thank you Elijah, the ribbons of blues made this comp easy for me to select.
I like his reflection in the water. Carol
Thanks so much for commenting Carol.
When I draw water birds, I often love to let the lines of the bird flow out into the wonderful patterns water makes. Although I am confined to black and white, I see you also enjoy the way the image “plays” with the color and images water makes. A bit of poetry here in your photo.
Thank you Merrill. I like the thought of a bit of poetry in this image.
Gorgeous! Well worth the wet sand, eh? 🙂
Very much worth the wet sand Tami, thank you for commenting.
Lovely Mia, he looks right at home.
Thank you Laurence.
I love this look too Mia, well done, and cute little bird.
Thank you Dan, they are wonderful subjects!